Software Developer | UCF Computer Science

Hi, I'm Mark Palkimas
I build software that solves real problems.

Focus:

I design and ship practical software across AI tooling, automation, web platforms, and smart contract systems with measurable outcomes.

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~40%

Operational efficiency gain in inventory workflow

~92%

Plagiarism detection model accuracy

300+

Volunteer and community impact hours

About

My Journey

I am a Computer Science student focused on turning real-world problems into clean, maintainable software. I prefer practical products over theory-only demos and prioritize systems that create measurable business impact.

What I bring

  • Analytical problem-solving with execution speed
  • Clear communication and collaborative team delivery
  • End-to-end ownership from idea to shipped product

Skills

Core Stack

Python

Automation and applied AI systems

JavaScript

Interactive web products and UX behavior

C

Performance-minded system workflows

HTML/CSS

Clean responsive interface architecture

Solidity

Smart contract logic and reliability

Team Delivery

Communication, onboarding, collaboration

Projects

Selected Work

Plagiarism Detection Tool

Built a Python solution for textual plagiarism detection with approximately 92% accuracy.

Food Bank Log System

Designed an inventory system in C that improved operational efficiency by around 40%.

Health Monitoring App

Developed a Python application to track and visualize health metrics for improved accessibility.

Emotion Recognition AI

Created an interactive model that responds to user emotional cues in real time.

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Personal Website

Built and iterated this portfolio with production deployment and modern interaction design.

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Smart Contract Systems

Engineered Solidity contracts to streamline digital transactions with high reliability.

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Experience

Work + Leadership

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - Team Member

Boca Raton, FL | 10/2022 - 07/2024

Managed open/close operations, trained new hires, and improved customer flow execution.

Volunteer Service (300+ hours)

Grace Community Church, Park Ridge Elementary, Honda Classic Shot Link

Supported community programs, mentorship, and live sports analytics operations.

Education

UCF BA in Computer Science | FAU Dual Enrollment | Boca Raton Community High

GPA 3.0 at UCF, with strong foundation in software engineering and practical systems development.

Contact

Let's Build Something Great

I am open to internships and software opportunities where I can ship meaningful products.

Mark.Palkimas@gmail.com (561) 609-5325 LinkedIn GitHub